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Webinar: Inside the EU’s battery requirements— future-proofing EVs

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by Intertek, where we will break down what the EU battery regulation means for electric vehicles. Join us to learn about the responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and distributors, understand the role of CE marking and Notified Bodies, and get up to

For stakeholder trust, prioritize human dialogue over AI

It’s getting harder to build or maintain trust with diverse groups these days, so it’s no wonder people are turning to innovative methods to try to boost engagement. But recent research conducted by GlobeScan and the Corporate Affairs Academy at the University of Oxford, finds that stakeholder engagement ranks among the top five priorities

Dude, where’s my 3D printed car?

It may be hard to believe, but it’s been more than a decade since we saw a car 3D printed at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). That was back in 2014 (there’s a great write-up of the entire process by Gary Vasilash on the IMTS website) and, at the

Wheel-E Podcast: Boost’s flat e-bikes, Dahon IPO, LiveWire sale, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle

Webinar: Use of residue free pastes in vacuum soldering equipment

Residue-free pastes provide tackiness and printability, and do not leave residues behind after reflow. The advantage is a noticeable cost saving, as there is no need to clean the substrates after soldering. Residue-free pastes do not contain any activators. Therefore, formic acid must be used to deoxidize the solder powder

Tesla looks to make a big splash with Robotaxi in a new market

Tesla is looking to make a big splash with Robotaxi in a new market, as the company was spotted testing validation vehicles in one region where it has not yet launched its ride-hailing service. After launching Robotaxi in Austin in late June, Tesla followed up with a relatively quick expansion

JBS pledged to be net-zero by 2040. It’s far off track

JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in June, marking a comeback for a company that in 2020 had paid billions in fines to Brazilian and U.S. authorities to settle sweeping bribery and corruption cases.  The rebrand included setting ambitious climate goals to

Together launches Instant Clusters for self-service GPU access

Together has introduced Instant Clusters to provide an API-first developer experience. The service automates self-service provisioning of AI infrastructure, from single-node (8 GPUs) to large multi-node clusters with hundreds of interconnected GPUs, supporting NVIDIA Hopper and Blackwell GPUs. The offering is designed to help AI-focused companies address variable demand, such

Nissan EVs will help power Silicon Valley’s data centers

Nissan and ChargeScape just launched a new EV-to-grid (V2G) pilot in Silicon Valley, where demand on the power grid is growing fast thanks to the rapid rise of AI-driven data centers. The pilot is backed by the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program and is happening in

Lectron’s NACS/CCS EV charging adapters pass UL 2252 testing

Lectron’s DC fast charging adapters for the North American Charging Standard (NACS or SAE J3400) and Combined Charging System (CCS) have successfully passed UL 2252 testing. Both adapters were tested and certified by SGS, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This certification confirms that both adapters meet rigorous benchmarks for

Tesla’s new Megablock system can power 400,000 homes in under a month

Tesla has unveiled the Megablock and Megapack 3, the latest additions to its industrial-scale battery storage solution lineup.  The products highlight Tesla Energy’s growing role in the company, as well as the division’s growing efforts to provide sustainable energy solutions for industrial-scale applications. Megablock targets speed and scale During the

Tesla China’s new six-seat Model Y L already sold out through October

Tesla’s new Model Y L is sold out for October in China, with new orders showing an estimated delivery date of November 2025 at the earliest.  The extended-wheelbase variant, launched in August and first delivered this month, has quickly become one of Tesla’s strongest-selling vehicles in its key overseas market.

Cadence expands Digital Twin Platform library with NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD

Cadence has expanded Cadence Reality Digital Twin Platform library with a digital twin of NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with DGX GB200 systems. The new NVIDIA model of its high-performance accelerated computing platform allows data center designers and operators to deploy AI accelerators in building AI factories. Cadence’s Reality Digital Twin Platform enables users to model AI

World’s first: Hitachi Energy powers up construction site with hydrogen genset

There’s an odd irony in utility-scale construction: working for the power company doesn’t always mean you have power. That lack of accessible grid power makes it tough to fully decarbonize some construction sites, no matter how committed they are to reducing emissions. That’s where Hitachi Energy’s new HyFlex hydrogen generator

Webinar: Inside-the-box connectivity in automotive applications

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by TTI and Molex, where we will explore Molex solutions designed for non-safety-critical, inside-the-box automotive applications. Learn how Micro-Fit, Micro-Lock Plus, and Pico-Clasp connectors deliver reliable, space-saving, and high-performance connectivity to meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles. Inside-the-Box Basics: Learn

Tesla China posts strongest registrations of Q3 so far with first Model Y L deliveries

Tesla posted 14,300 insurance registrations in China during the week of September 1–7, a 14.4% increase from the previous week’s 12,500 units.  The figure marks Tesla’s highest weekly performance so far this quarter so far, despite the company’s year-over-year figures still being below 2024’s numbers. Weekly registrations The week’s registrations